Opening bank account with COA

[a.s.b.o]

Guys,

what banks open accounts to EEA family members with COAs and those in the process of applying for RC? We seem to hit the dead ground with oxymoronic morons within several banks (HSBC, Halifax) that know nothing and are not willing to listen to your arguments. Thanks

[chaoclive]

Guys,

what banks open accounts to EEA family members with COAs and those in the process of applying for RC? We seem to hit the dead ground with oxymoronic morons within several banks (HSBC, Halifax) that know nothing and are not willing to listen to your arguments. Thanks

We were able to open a basic bank account (called Cashminder) with a TV license in my partner's name as proof of address and his passport at the Cooperative Bank. At that stage he only had a family permit and had not yet applied for the RC.

Does your partner have his/her passport? Or is that with the Home Office?

[chriskv1]

Nationwide
Co operative bank


Both these banks only look at any form of ID you have and they won't ask you for any kind of visa or coa.

[a.s.b.o]

We have the problem with proof of address. My parents (dependent family members) only have COA to their name with this address. I cannot change bills in their name nor add to them. I am currently in a bit of a limbo over this.

PS Do likes of Nationwide also require the proof of address?

Thanks

[chriskv1]

We have the problem with proof of address. My parents (dependent family members) only have COA to their name with this address. I cannot change bills in their name nor add to them. I am currently in a bit of a limbo over this.

PS Do likes of Nationwide also require the proof of address?

Thanks

All banks would require proof of address. Best way to go about this would be to apply for a provisional license with their passport. And what about a council tax bill with their name on it ? Aren't they listed ? Also if you register them on the electoral roll , the confirmation of registration letter would he enough as address proof.

[a.s.b.o]

Thanks for that. Electoral Register is a good way out. However, it states the following

"You must be a British, Irish, Commonwealth or European Union citizen, and you must give your nationality
on the form".

I can apply, can my dependent family members do the same? Phrased differently, are they classed as being EEA nationals too?

Thanks

[UKBA HUNTER]

No bank will accept electoral register vote letter. Easiest ones are following for proof of address:
NHS medical card
NINO card correspondence (less than 3 month old)
TV licence
Provisional licence
Mobile phone ( 50/50% chance be acceptable).

[chaoclive]

Thanks for that. Electoral Register is a good way out. However, it states the following

"You must be a British, Irish, Commonwealth or European Union citizen, and you must give your nationality
on the form".

I can apply, can my dependent family members do the same? Phrased differently, are they classed as being EEA nationals too?

Thanks

If your dependent family members are not British/Irish/Commonwealth/EU citizens they won't be able to register.

We went for the TV license and opened a Cooperative Bank Cashminder.

[Iyk13]

I was able to open a basic account with Santander. Only have to send them copy of my passport and copy of my tenancy agreement.